Morro Bay in December
December is one of the best months for surfing at Morro Bay.
Plan your trip to Morro BayEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 2 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 15°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 18°C by day, 9°C at night
- Weather: 24 sunny days, 8 rainy days
Morro BayCalifornia (San Luis Obispo County), United StatesBeginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ SBP 25 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
Water temperature per month (°C)
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 4 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in December
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Santa Cruz – Cowell'sUnited States · 205 km away · water 14°C2.3 m waves2
Mavericks – Half Moon BayUnited States · 277 km away · water 14°C2 m waves3
Westport – WashingtonUnited States · 1311 km away · water 10°C3.3 m waves4
Short Sands – OregonUnited States · 1184 km away · water 11°C2.8 m waves5
Blacks Beach – La JollaUnited States · 432 km away · water 16°C1 m waves6
Huntington BeachUnited States · 324 km away · water 17°C0.8 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in December →Questions
Is December a good time for surfing at Morro Bay?
December is one of the best months for surfing at Morro Bay. Waves 2 m, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 18°C.
How warm is the water at Morro Bay in December?
About 15°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Morro Bay in December?
About 2 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Morro Bay in December?
Around 18°C by day and 9°C at night, with about 24 sunny and 8 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in December?
Within 1,500 km: Santa Cruz – Cowell's (2.3 m waves), Mavericks – Half Moon Bay (2 m waves) & Westport – Washington (3.3 m waves).